Are Cryptocurrencies A Sustainable Payment Solution?
Are there more environmentally friendly solutions that we could use instead of cash? Could cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, and payment cards be a sustainable solution, considering crypto has a considerable environmental impact? Is Cash Environmentally Sustainable? Note-making and ATMs' electricity consumption contributes significantly
Najture, A Startup Dedicated to Circular Economy
Consider the rubbish we churn out, the frightening scale of our global self-indulgence. We see it mostly through social media: the viral image of trash islands floating in the ocean or dolphins caught in plastic mesh circulate Instagram, Facebook, and
An Increase in Coastal Flooding Threatens the Global Economy
According to a new study, coastal flooding is set to rise by 52% throughout this century and threaten the global economy, risking assets worth 20% of global GDP, adding to concerns about how the climate crisis will affect the social and
A Growing Alternative in a Global Crisis: Stakeholder Capitalism
Benefit Corporation IPO and Approvals Signal a Renewed Focus on Stakeholder Capitalism The COVID-19 pandemic has made for an economic roller coaster, as recent stock market rebounds are tempered by rising virus rates in the U.S. and hesitancy among many consumers
Dear U.S. Capitalism: It’s Time to Change Our Economy
How Ownership Shifts, New Incentives, and Social Work Could Fuel Systemic Change for Our Economy. Dear U.S. Capitalism, It’s me, Social Work. I see you’ve been working toward creating a fairer economy, which is amazing, because so many social injustices are rooted in
Accounting for a Life
Intrinsic, defined as belonging naturally; essential, inherent and ineradicable. In the context of my work as the head of IFAW, we have a guiding principle: Individual animals possess intrinsic value. In other words, all wildlife has value — whether a "monetary"
Greening The Economy: How Manufacturing, Technology & Individuals Can Help
Greening the economy is not a slogan, it is a matter for all of us, and a vital one that can make a huge difference, not only to save the planet but, more practically, to make more money. This article
The Impact of Climate Change on the Economy
Globalization has led to the rapid development of industries, nations, and economies worldwide. Countries have become so interconnected and reliant on each other for trade, manufacturing, and procurement that issues starting in one nation may end up causing major economic
Africa Must Remain A Strategic Priority for Europe
We are in the midst of a crisis that threatens our lives, our jobs, and our prosperity. In the corridors of power and their administrations, the current upheaval will turn the tables, with new priorities for the European Union and
The Western Balkans and the EU-Russia Tug of War
Russia’s resurgent presence and strengthened role in the Balkan region has been the focus of increased attention and renewed interest in recent years. Highly catchy press titles such as “The Western Balkans are a testing ground in a new Cold
Containing Migration is a Mistake
Policies aiming to contain migration by force are a mistake. Here’s why. Emigration is a consequence of political and economic corruption in Latin America. There are structural conditions that expel and oblige citizens, more specifically from Guatemala and other countries in
How the SDGs Help Businesses Effectively Measure and Collaborate to Address the Climate Crisis
This article is part of an editorial collaboration with BCorporation. The BCorp Series can be found here. The original publication can be found here. B Corp Badger Pursues Long-Term Social and Environmental Action Plan That Aligns with Sustainable Development Goals The 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted in